As Prime Minister Narendra Modi champions the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on the global stage, recently meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and reviewing progress with French President Emmanuel Macron, Logistics Shakti, an Indian think tank dedicated to advancing global logistics and supply chains, is set to host the SCM Middle East Conclave & Awards 2025 in Dubai on April 23-24, 2025 focusing on the new trade route. The conclave, bringing together more than 300 top professionals from various verticals of the logistics industry from across India, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, will spotlight…
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Breaking Ground in the High HimalayasIn the vast and remote region of Ladakh, nestled in the Himalayas, two pioneering women set out to transform the way the world experiences their homeland. As Ladakh’s first female tour operators, Lobzang Tsendol and Kunzes Angmo, the Co-founders of Royal Explorers began their journey not with a business plan, but with an unshakeable love for their land and a desire to share its authentic spirit with the world. “We never set out to start a company,” mentions Kunzes Angmo. “It began with guiding travelers in our free time by just sharing what we knew…
LS Cable & System Ltd. (“LS C&S”) is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, LS GreenLink USA, Inc. (“LS GreenLink”), has been awarded US$99,060,000 in investment tax credits by the U.S. Department of Energy. The credits were granted under Section 48C of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, also known as the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Program. As part of LS C&S’s long-term global expansion strategy, LS GreenLink will establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in the United States dedicated to producing high-voltage submarine power cables. “We are honored that the Department of Energy selected LS GreenLink to receive…
T-Hub, a global leader in startup incubation, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), has earned the prestigious “Best Conceived Cohort 2025” award for its AIC T-Hub Semiconductor Program at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, hosted at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This honor highlights the program’s strategic vision, strong incubation framework, and its pivotal role in advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem. Launched on October 14, 2022, the AIC T-Hub Semiconductor Program has emerged as a benchmark in deep-tech incubation. It has conducted three cohorts to date, with the third currently in progress. To date, 20 startups have graduated from the program, with 8…
Nippon Express (India) Pte. Ltd. (President: P. Krishna Murthy; hereafter “NX India”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), has expanded its warehouse facilities located in Pataudi, Haryana and Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. As part of its medium-term NX Group Business Plan 2028, the NX Group has identified expanding its presence in India as a key growth strategy. In line with this objective, the Group has taken several initiatives, which include opening new facilities and upgrading existing ones to reinforce its supply chain network. Most recently, the company expanded two of its warehouses in India…
Kore.ai, a global leader in enterprise AI solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Inception, a G42 company recognized for its expertise in developing AI-native enterprise applications. This collaboration unites Inception’s product innovation capabilities with Kore.ai’s advanced conversational and generative AI platform, creating a powerful synergy aimed at delivering impactful AI solutions to enterprises across the UAE and the Global South. Kore.ai will leverage its global reach, while Inception will focus on driving local execution and adoption. The partnership represents a significant milestone in supporting the UAE’s ambitious AI agenda. The nation has set a bold goal of becoming a…
Smart home technology has evolved from science fiction into a practical reality. It’s no longer just about turning lights on and off with your voice. Today’s smart homes integrate dozens of systems that communicate, learn, and adapt to our lifestyles. With growing consumer demand, increased awareness, and rapid technological advancements, smart homes are reshaping how we live. This article discusses the journey of smart home technology, including its benefits and major components, Further, it also examines the challenges that smart home technology poses including its future potential and how smart homes can contribute to energy efficiency. Evolution of Smart Home…
The Pulp and Paper Industry is moving onto a new era, one that is defined not just by material production, but by intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making. For the industry, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a critical lever in achieving operational excellence, reducing environmental impact, and responding faster to shifting market dynamics. As traditional manufacturing processes face growing pressure to be more agile and efficient, forward-thinking companies are turning to AI to gain competitive advantage. It has become essential to understand how AI is capable of transforming key aspects of pulp and paper operations and…
With the world moving into the era of digital transformation, automation is no longer a futuristic concept, but a present-day necessity. From intelligent software agents to agile robots in factories, the ways businesses are leveraging automation continue to evolve rapidly. In 2025 and beyond, we’ll witness a significant leap in how automation integrates with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and human workflows. Following are some of the key automation trends that are poised to reshape industries and redefine efficiency in 2026, offering a glimpse into what the near future holds for technology and innovation. Here are five pivotal automation trends poised to…
For over 125 years, JELL-O has been adding sweetness to life’s special moments with its irresistible treats. Now, the brand is making a bold move into the plant-based arena with the launch of JELL-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding. Hitting shelves nationwide, this new dessert offers the same creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor that fans adore—now in a vegan and lactose-free option. This milestone also marks Kraft Heinz’s debut in both the plant-based dessert space and oat milk product lineup. Milk is one of the most common food allergies among kids in the U.S., affecting nearly two million kids each…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey (NYNJ) Host Committee unveiled its official regional poster recently, which was created by award-winning artist Rich Tu, a New Jersey native now based in Brooklyn. More than a visual tribute to the upcoming tournament, the poster also launches a bold beautification initiative, introducing public art installations across New York City and New Jersey in the lead-up to FIFA World Cup 2026. The unveiling occurred at iconic venues, including One Times Square, famously known for the New Year’s Eve Ball drop. The digital poster is now on display, giving passersby the opportunity…
Ardagh Glass Packaging–North America (AGP–North America), a division of Ardagh Group, has announced a long-term partnership with CAP Glass to expand glass recycling services across the United States. This collaboration with CAP Glass, one of the country’s leading glass recyclers will help divert tens of thousands of tons of glass from landfills. By collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling glass bottles, the partnership will generate high-quality cullet (recycled glass) for AGP–North America’s manufacturing operations, enabling the production of new, infinitely recyclable glass containers. Leveraging advanced, state-of-the-art technology at CAP Glass facilities, AGP–North America will receive premium-grade cullet essential for crafting the…
